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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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